About the Sennheiser HD 559

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When I spoke to Sennheiser's legendary headphone designer Axel Grell, he told me that the company uses their super-premium models (like the flagship HD 800 S headphones) to inform the design of all of their headphones. You can certainly hear it with the HD 559 open-back headphones. They deliver the company's familiar wide-open soundstage and detailed, yet-smooth mids and highs. There's also quite a bit of bass for a set of open-back headphones — a category that Sennheiser popularized decades ago, and an area where they continue to innovate.
Product highlights:
- over-the-ear, open-back design for spacious sound
- 38mm drivers tuned to deliver deep bass
- Sennheiser's "Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement" (E.A.R.) design sends audio signals directly to your ears
- padded headband and large, soft velour earcups
- detachable 10-foot cable with 1/4" connector
- frequency response: 14-26,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 108dB
- impedance: 50 ohms
- weight: 9.9 ounces
- warranty: 2 years
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # 506828
Fit FactorsSM
- Snug fit
- Firm padding (earcups)
- Good for focused listening
What's in the box:
Sennheiser HD 559 owner's manual
- Over-ear headphones (black)
- 10' Cable with 1/4" (6.3mm) plug (attached to headphones)
- Safety Guide
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Fit Style | Over-the-ear | |
Earcup Type | Open | |
Earcup Width x Height | 3.542" x 4.531" | |
Noise-canceling | No | |
Bluetooth | No | |
Bluetooth Version | --- | |
Single-earbud Operation | --- | |
Mic For Taking Calls | No | |
Voice Assistant Access | ||
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
Siri | No | |
Connectors | ||
3.5mm | No | |
1/4" | Yes | |
Lightning | No | |
4.4mm balanced | No | |
XLR4 balanced | No | |
2.5mm | No | |
Other | None | |
Specs | ||
Frequency Response | 14-26k Hz | |
Sensitivity | 108 dB | |
Impedance | 50 Ohms | |
Weight | 9.9 ounces | |
Cord Length | 120" | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
Product Research
Features
Overview: The new Sennheiser HD 5 series of headphones feature a contemporary design with a soft, padded headband and ear cups. Featuring Sennheiser's proprietary transducer technology and E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) design, the HD 5 series headphones deliver excellent sound quality from your home stereo system. The HD 559 model has a detachable 10' cable with a 1/4" (6.3mm) plug.
Open Back Design: The HD 559 headphones feature an open back design that lets you be a part of your listening environment. Sennheiser's E.A.R. technology directs the sound directly to your ears to give you a natural sounding listening experience, similar to listening to well-placed loudspeakers. The high-end transducers used in the HD 5 series delivers deep, satisfying bass with clean, smooth mids and highs.
Stylish: The elegant look of the HD 559 is highlighted by the large soft padded detachable ear pads with comfortable black velour. The wide padded headband adds to the overall comfort.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 14Hz - 26kHz
- Impedance: 50Ω
- Sound Pressure Level (1 kHz/1 Vrms): 108dB
- THD (1 kHz/100dB): <0.2%
- Weight: 9.9 ounces
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Just what I wanted. Great sound and the highs come in great. Great sound quality overall. Also, I can hear the phone if it rings in the other room. I really like the simplicity, no Bluetooth, Siri or alexia, no other gadgets except the quarter inch jack plug.
Gene from Placerville, CA